Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Nokian has once again stunned the world with its phenomenally performing "Hakkapeliitta" line of winter tires. Since the Hakkapeliitta's debut in 1936, the tire has been the pioneer of winter driving. For over 75 years the Hakkapeliitta family has consistently outperformed their competitors, and are once again being recognized for their superior quality and performance.

A series of winter tire tests were conducted in multiple Scandinavian countries in the fall of 2011. The Hakkapeliitta family scored in the top three of every test conducted.

"The non-studded winter tire Nokian Hakkapeliitta R won the Tuulilasi (12/2011) test. "Nokian is at its strongest on ice and in snow. Its best features are balanced driving qualities and good grip in different driving situations. With Hakkapeliitta R, it is possible to correct even after slipping has begun", writes Tuulilasi, which tested five non-studded winter tires sized 205/55 R16.

The tire also won the Swedish Vi Bilägare magazine's (14/2011) test. "Nokian Hakkapeliitta R is an extremely good winter tire, which also manages adequately in wet and dry weather. Excellent driving qualities on ice and equally superior in snow. Not even slush causes problems for the tire and it gives good protection against aquaplaning", Vi Bilägare states. The magazine tested ten 205/55 R16 sized non-studded winter tires.

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R gained reputation inRussia, too, where it won a test by Za Rulem (18/2011). "On a snowy road, the directional stability of these tires is best, the tire reacts fast and predictably. During bends they behave best, they distinguish themselves from other tires with precise reaction and stable driving", writes Za Rulem. There were six 175/65 R14 sized tires tested."

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R

The Hakkapeliitta R tire performed excellently, winning consistently in almost every category tested.

The Hakkapeliitta 7 Studded tire also exceptionally well in all the tests in which it competed.

"Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 won a test held by Tuulilasi (13/2011). "The 7's best features are balanced driving properties in different conditions. When driving on ice, the tyres even allow for a small mistake and there's still enough grip for correction. Mild oversteering during snow conditions doesn't require correcting, as the slipping straightens itself out", says Tuulilasi. Five 205/55 R16 sized tires were tested.

In a test held by Tekniikan Maailma (17/2011), the studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 came second. "Nokian represents the absolute peak level of the tire industry regarding grip on ice and snow. The tire is excellent to drive, steers impeccably on grip limits, even during sliding and in extreme conditions control is easy. For those wanting the best possible winter grip, Nokian is the number one choice for winter", summarises Tekniikan Maailma. Ten studded 205/55 R16 tires were tested.

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7 also won the studded tire test of Vi Bilägare (13/2011), the largest car magazine in Sweden. "Nokian brakes on the ice best and gives extremely good grip when starting off. The tire's grip is excellent and it is easy and neutral to drive both in normal conditions and on the grip limit. Nokian also retains grip very well in slush, and driving properties are balanced and peaceful also on dry road", writes Vi Bilägare. The magazine tested 13 205/55 R16 studded tires.

Nokian HakkaPeliitta 7 Studded

The Hakkapeliitta 7 continues to be the pioneer of winter performance. This tire still holds the land speed record for the fastest speed on ice.

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Below are the competition details and results (courtesy of Nokiantires.com):